‘BDSY’ star Daisy Kelliher says Gary was ‘hurt’ when she hooked up with Colin
Drama once again takes centre stage aboard the luxury yacht in Below Deck Sailing Yacht as chief stewardess Daisy Kelliher candidly reflects on the fallout from her involvement with deck-crew members Gary King and Colin MacRae. The love triangle that played out in Season 4 has continued to ripple far beyond the charter decks — and Daisy now reveals that Gary was “hurt” when she hooked up with Colin, setting off waves of mistrust, awkwardness and tension among the crew.
During filming, Daisy and Gary’s flirtation was well documented. Sources describe how the two seemed to share chemistry aboard the charter yacht. But by the time the season marched on, Daisy found herself drawn to Colin, and their connection deepened. According to the Bravo recap, when Colin discovered Daisy and Gary had hooked up earlier — while Daisy was spending more intimate time with Colin — the relationship between Colin and Gary took a sharp turn for the worse. Bravo+1
In a recent interview Daisy admitted that the revelation of her hooking up with Colin was a blow to Gary’s ego. “He was hurt,” she said bluntly — and for the first time, she appeared vulnerable about the emotional fallout. The episode finale strongly hinted at the change in dynamics: Colin told Daisy, “I feel like I need a little bit of time away from Gary” after the trust between the two men broke down. Bravo
What makes this triangle more than mere reality-TV fodder is the real professional ripple effect. Daisy, as chief stewardess, and Gary, as first officer, hold significant roles on the vessel. Their interpersonal conflict inevitably makes its way into their performance, rapport with other crew members, and charter guest satisfaction. In the latest season, Daisy admitted the tension dragged into their work: she said Gary “ignored me … I was on my own” after the chaotic reunion filming. EW.com
Moreover, Daisy acknowledges that while she hoped they could move forward amicably, the damage was done. “I wasn’t supported by Gary in a lot of situations,” she revealed. The resentment built and when the next charter season kicked off, she walked on board with “very freshly raw, very angry” feelings. The long-awaited reunion they filmed only added fuel to the fire, making their first days back on deck anything but smooth. Decider+1
Gary’s perspective remains less publicly forthcoming, but the effects of his hurt feelings are clear. He reportedly chose to step back from friendship with Colin, and the camaraderie between him and Daisy never returned to what it once was. Meanwhile, Colin and Daisy opted to keep their relationship undefined — because of geography and job constraints — yet the emotional reverberations continue. Bravo+1
From a viewer standpoint, the drama resonates because it blurs the lines between on-duty professionalism and off-duty personal entanglement. Daisy’s confession that Gary was hurt humanises all three players: yes, they’re entertainers on a buoyant super-yacht setting, but they’re also navigating real friendships, ego bruises and the heavy strain of being filmed.
As for what comes next, Daisy is taking responsibility, admitting she could have handled things differently. She intends to press reset and deliver on the job she’s known and respected for. Gary, too, appears to be focusing back on his role, though the thaw in their relationship remains in slow motion. In the world of “Below Deck” where conflict sells but harmony sails, this love triangle may be one of the more genuine emotional storms we’ve seen.
